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VB53 MOG

2003 Morgan Plus 8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,372 mi
Last recorded138,372 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Morgan Plus 817,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB53 MOG
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 138,372 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 114,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack rose joints slight wear

Pass 17 Feb 2023 96,031 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 95,996 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 81,169 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 58,460 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 33,640 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 33,546 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 32,393 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,785 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 26,440 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 22,300 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 20,098 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,102 miles

slight play n/s/f king pin

Fail 9 Jan 2012 16,102 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play n/s/f king pin

Fail 23 Jul 2010 15,359 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,359 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,930 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 8,740 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,169 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 8,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 8?

Based on 22,733 MOT tests across 1,592 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
1,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 184
Stop lamp not working 170
position lamp(s) not working 158
fog lamp not working 144
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
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VB53 MOG is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Morgan Plus 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,875 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 8 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VB53 MOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 23 years old, this Morgan Plus 8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VB53 MOG registered?

VB53 MOG is a 2003 Morgan Plus 8, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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